Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026: Dates, Tickets and Getting There
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland returns from Thursday 19 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, filling the royal park with rides, a Christmas market, ice skating, live shows, food and bars for six weeks.
How tickets work
Everyone needs a ticket booked for a specific date and arrival hour, including young children. The organisers offer three kinds of session:
- Off-peak — free to enter, but still requires a booked ticket; usually quieter times.
- Standard — paid entry suited to a full day.
- Peak — the busiest slots, mostly later in the day and at weekends.
Rides, skating and many attractions are paid for separately. Once inside, visitors can stay as long as they like on the day.
What’s there
Expect fairground rides, a large Christmas market of wooden chalets, an ice rink, circus and family shows, and themed bars. The full line-up of attractions is announced by the organisers in the run-up to opening.
Getting there
The closest stations are Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line), Green Park and Victoria, with Marble Arch also convenient. The organisers advise using public transport and not parking in nearby residential streets.
Earlier in November, the Lord Mayor’s Show takes over the City on 14 November.
Frequently asked questions
When does Winter Wonderland 2026 open?
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Is Winter Wonderland free?
Off-peak sessions are free to enter but must be booked in advance. Standard and peak sessions are paid, and rides are charged separately.
What is the nearest station to Winter Wonderland?
Hyde Park Corner is closest, with Green Park, Victoria and Marble Arch also nearby.
Sources
Dates and details are taken from organisers’ published information and may change. Check official sites before travelling or booking.
